There are sixteen children living at Ramro Sathi. They come from Dhading, Humla and other regions of Nepal. There are two sets of siblings living among the eight boys and eight girls. Most, but not all, of the children have some living relatives in their home villages and efforts are made to maintain these connections through visits, particularly during festival times. The children attend a well respected local private school where instruction is in English and Nepali. In addition, tutoring is provided on a daily basis so each child can reach their potential. This strong focus on achievement through education is a core value of OCEAN Nepal and is the central goal of the organization. Our hope is that, through education, each child will have a brighter future and will become a happy, self-sufficient and contributing member of their family and community.

The Girls

Bidisha, born in 2008, is the youngest girl in the house. Her favourite things include playing and spending time with Priya, and feasting on mangoes. She loves to play, explore, and be creative!

Priya was born in 2006 and is the newest addition to the Ramro Sathi family (early 2014). She is a sweet and quiet girl who loves princesses, being told stories, and playing with her best friend: Bidisha!

Ashmita was born in 2004 and, like Bhabi and Rajju, is also from Humla. She has a sharp mind and a sharp wit – she loves to laugh and have a good time with everyone, and finds just as much enjoyment in her school work as she does in her karate or her break-out dance sessions to Shakira.

Bhabishya or Bhabi, as she is commonly known, was born in 2004 and is from the village of Humla. She is an easy-going and friendly ball of energy and she loves dal bhat with radish curry, momos (Nepali dumplings), and studying and hanging out with friends.

Rajju was born in 2001 and is from Humla, a mountain village very far from Kathmandu. She is incredibly musical and is a very talented singer and dancer. Like most teenage girls, she loves to hang out with her friends and laugh with volunteers – she is a joy to be around!

Menuka was born in 1999 and is also from Dhading. She is a very bright, conscientious, and sweet girl. She works hard in school and her favourite subjects are Nepali, English, Math, and Health. Menuka can always be counted on for an amazing hug!

Aakriti was born in 1999 and is from Dhading. She is the second oldest girl in the house after Sarita. Her favourite things include dancing, playing cards, and pizza. She is funny, sassy, and a loyal friend and sister.

Sarita was born in 1997 and is from Dhading. She is the oldest girl in the house and so has the greatest responsibilities of all the children! She helps the little ones with homework and ensures the kids write to their sponsors. She loves dancing, scary books and horror movies and is excellent at English-it's her favourite subject!

The Boys

Dip is the youngest boy in the house and was born in 2007. He comes from Dhading. He is extremely playful, loves to fly kites, and we’re pretty sure he is an insect-whisperer! Catching lightning bugs is one of his many skills…

Shiva was born in 2007 and is from Dhading, like many of the other children. He is very intelligent – he’s always curious about new things and is excellent with English, often acting as a translator for some of the younger kids when they need it. He is sweet and kind to others, and is great at helping out around the house.

Shakti was born in 2007 and is from Jhapa. He loves meeting new volunteers and is often the first one to introduce himself! He is outgoing, has loads of energy, and is always up for some cheeky fun and games.

Subash was born in 2004 and, like Dhanraj, is also from Humla. He is a thoughtful, energetic boy with lots of musical skills – he is a great singer and dances with attitude! His favourite subjects are social studies and math, and he enjoys reading stories.

Suraj was born in 2001 and is also from Dhading. He is a multitalented boy with interests in computers and technology, guitar and breakdancing, and football and cricket! He’s a whiz at chess and is always willing to try and learn new things.

Janga was born in 1999 and is the resident “fixer-of-all-things” in the house. He loves to work with his hands and can often be found constructing/deconstructing things and developing new creations! He is from Dhading and is a great friend and brother to the younger boys in the house.

Dhanraj was born in 2000 and is from the mountain village of Humla. He is a super skilled breakdancer and loves showing volunteers around his favourite spots in Kathmandu. He is funny, affectionate, and loves to make new friends from around the world.

Ramesh was born in 1997 and is from Dhading. He is very athletic and loves karate, badminton, basketball, running, and trekking. He is the oldest boy in the house, is an easygoing guy, and has more Nepali pride than anyone you’ll meet!